Is this a good PSU?

[MrFub]

I've been looking at the EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P2 1000W 80+ Platinum, but haven't seen any reviews on it.

Has anyone heard anything about EVGA platinum power supplies? Good, bad? 

[Rorgash]

i guess, no one really needs 1000Watts tho

[Skynet1308]

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=389

It's not 1000W but it's still SuperNOVA P2,... + any 80+ Platinum PSU will be good no matter what, because after all it is 80+ Platinum

[H4X3R]

i guess, no one really needs 1000Watts tho

If you are running dual OCd' r9 290Xs with an OC'd 9590 (at 6ghz), 1000 probs be the best choice.

[Jade]

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=389

It's not 1000W but it's still SuperNOVA P2,... + any 80+ Platinum PSU will be good no mather what, because after all it is 80+ Platinum

I don't think that's a good statement. Just because my PSU is Platinum does NOT mean it's reliable. It just means it's power efficient.

[Skynet1308]

I don't think that's a good statement. Just because my PSU is Platinum does NOT mean it's reliable. It just means it's power efficient.

But doesn't it take the PSU to be reliable to even make it to the 80+ Platinum rating?

[Archangel1994]

80+ rating merely indicates efficiency, nothing else

[MrFub]

So is it reliable?

[quan289]

But doesn't it take the PSU to be reliable to even make it to the 80+ Platinum rating?

 

Utilizing certain topology design can enable a power supply to be highly efficient, but due to that, it can potentially allow manufacturer to do some price cuts on some components which in turn negatively affect the reliability of the unit. An example of this would be the Antec Signature 650w (Bronze) and Antec Earthwatt 650w Platinum. Despite the lower efficiency, the Signature is a superior unit than the Earthwatt Platinum in respect to design, build quality, electrical performance, etc. In fact, the Signature is capable of outputting up to ~850w while still be well within ATX specification.

[quan289]

Yes, the EVGA Supernova 1000w P2 is a reliable PSU. It's a design that is among one of the best on the market, ATM.

[quan289]

Btw, here's some links to reviews:

Jonnyguru: http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=361

Techpowerup: http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/EVGA/SuperNOVA_P2_1000/

[threadysparrow]

How many graphics cards are you running?

[MrFub]

How many graphics cards are you running?

 GTX 780 or a R9 290. 1 for now, going to add 1-2 more down the line

[threadysparrow]

 GTX 780 or a R9 290. 1 for now, going to add 1-2 more down the line

You don't need a 1000W PSU. If you will be adding another graphics card then get a 850W PSU. Trust me, more wattage is unnecessary. 

[spartaman64]

i believe ncix made a video of amd quad crossfire setup and they said that doesnt even draw 1000 watts

[MrFub]

You don't need a 1000W PSU. If you will be adding another graphics card then get a 850W PSU. Trust me, more wattage is unnecessary. 

With 2 Tri-X r9 290s?

[threadysparrow]

850. My friend, graphics cards use a maximum power consumption of about 300W each and that's only when they're running at 100%.

 

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-r9-290x-hawaii-review,3650-29.html